Ghadir
/G-AE-D-IY-R/
A pool, a small streamlet of still water, from the Arabic ghadir, a rain-fed pond left when a torrent subsides. The word carries strong significance in Shia tradition through Ghadir Khumm, yet in itself it simply names tranquil, clear water, evoking stillness, refreshment and calm.
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Yes — Ghadir is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A pool, a small streamlet of still water, from the Arabic ghadir, a rain-fed pond left when a torrent subsides. The word carries strong significance in Shia tradition through Ghadir Khumm, yet in itself it simply names tranquil, clear water, evoking stillness, refreshment and calm.”.
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Meaning & origin
Ghadir is a girl's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "A pool, a small streamlet of still water, from the Arabic ghadir, a rain-fed pond left when a torrent subsides. The word carries strong significance in Shia tradition through Ghadir Khumm, yet in itself it simply names tranquil, clear water, evoking stillness, refreshment and calm." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families, Ghadir carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Ghadir look like?
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See Ghadir's baby portrait →What does Ghadir's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ghadir resonates in either tradition.
Ghadir's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ghadir's full reading →
Does Ghadir go with your family's names?
Ghadir breaks into 5 sounds: /G-AE-D-IY-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ghadir sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ghadir beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ghadir — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ghadir
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Common questions about Ghadir
What does the name Ghadir mean?
Ghadir means "A pool, a small streamlet of still water, from the Arabic ghadir, a rain-fed pond left when a torrent subsides. The word carries strong significance in Shia tradition through Ghadir Khumm, yet in itself it simply names tranquil, clear water, evoking stillness, refreshment and calm.." It is a girl name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Ghadir a boy or girl name?
Ghadir is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ghadir?
Ghadir is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Ghadir a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghadir is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin.
What does Ghadir mean in Arabic?
Ghadir originates from Arabic, where it means "A pool, a small streamlet of still water, from the Arabic ghadir, a rain-fed pond left when a torrent subsides. The word carries strong significance in Shia tradition through Ghadir Khumm, yet in itself it simply names tranquil, clear water, evoking stillness, refreshment and calm.."
What are common nicknames for Ghadir?
Common short forms of Ghadir include Ghadi, Ghad.
What is the numerology of Ghadir?
Ghadir has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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